[U.S. Establishes New Special Task Force to Target Overseas Crypto 'Pig Butchering' Scams] According to a report by CoinDesk, the U.S. is intensifying efforts to combat overseas scams that trick people into sending cryptocurrency. On Wednesday, the U.S. Treasury Department announced the establishment of the 'Fraud Coordination Center Special Task Force,' unveiling new measures to crack down on Myanmar-based scam groups that lure Americans with fake investment schemes. The special task force, formed with participation from the Department of Justice and other agencies, aims to tackle 'pig butchering' scams, which are often orchestrated by large organized crime syndicates based in Myanmar and other regions. Led by the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, the task force plans to mobilize resources from the Department of Justice, Treasury Department, and other agencies to dismantle Southeast Asian transnational criminal enterprises that have stolen massive amounts of money from Americans.